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Hilton Loyalists Now Have Access to One of Our Favorite Boutique Hotel Brands

The only thing better than design-forward properties is design-forward properties that also enjoy the benefits of being part of a larger loyalty program.

March 22, 2024 09:07 AM

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Bailey Berg

A tent bathroom at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, with large soaking tub and views of the Pacific Ocean

Hotels

To Understand Hotel Luxury, Look at the Bathroom

As bathtubs disappear from standard rooms, hotel bathrooms have emerged as a telling indicator of luxury, shaped by labor, design ambition, and economics.

January 29, 2026 11:48 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Visitors posing for photos inside of the Yu Yin Classical Garden in Guangzhou.

Spring 2025

I’ve Been to Guangzhou a Dozen Times, but This Last Trip With My Son Changed Me

On a family visit to Guangzhou, China, writer Bonnie Tsui discovers that she, like the city, is ever evolving.

May 6, 2025 12:12 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

AFAR Advisor

How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards

Local vineyard owner Theodora R. Lee gives us the perfect guide for the lesser-known Anderson Valley wine region.

June 8, 2021 06:09 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic area within the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness which in turn forms the core of the Bureau of Land Management administered McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Family Travel

6 Kid-Friendly U.S. Travel Destinations That Will Be Even Better Than Ever in 2025

From the rodeo capital of Wyoming to an epic new theme park in Orlando, these destinations should be on every family’s radar this year.

April 29, 2025 03:16 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Puerto Rico is a small dot in the Caribbean—the whole island takes mere hours to drive through—but its true identity takes months or even years to fully unravel. That said, it is easy to see why Puerto Rico immediately enchants visitors: The diversity of its beautiful coastline is suitable for those who seek peace and those who seek adventure; the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan—lined with colorful houses, museums, and stores—provide a glimpse into the island’s past; the roadside kiosks sell handmade fritters and coconut water; and the island’s many festivals entertain with art and food.

People

Puerto Rico Is Calling to Pulitzer Prize–Nominated Poet Elizabeth Alexander

And she can’t help but listen. The poet who read at President Obama’s inauguration is now heading up an arts foundation, and she’s traveling to connect with the creators they support.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Art + Culture

Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now

Wishing you could get a taste of the Big Apple? Watching these movies about NYC can take you there, if only on screen.

April 17, 2020 12:53 PM

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Staff

Packing Tips + Gear

The Toiletry Bags and Dopp Kits Our Editors Never Travel Without

Your toiletry bag probably goes on every trip you do, so it needs to be more than simply durable and practical—it should also look really good too.

May 28, 2021 03:11 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A flight attendant holding an open bottle of champagne walking in the central aisle of a JetBlue Mint cabin

Air Travel News

For the First Time Ever, JetBlue Will Finally Have Its Own Airport Lounges

Here’s where JetBlue’s first-ever lounges will be, when they will open, and who will have access.

September 20, 2024 11:04 AM

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Chris Dong

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

The Best Stops for a Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway

Road Trips

16 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf—this part of California’s State Route 1 may be the best road trip out there.

June 28, 2023 09:34 AM

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Sara Button

An event at this year's San Francisco Pride pays homage to the 1970s, in part to subtly commemorate the aftermath of the historical Stonewall Riots.

LGBTQ Travel

Travel to These 5 U.S. Pride Events for Music, Art, and a Roller-Disco

From D.C. to Dallas, these Pride events around the country celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community.

June 6, 2025 02:11 PM

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Joey Skladany

Cities We Love

13 Authentic Places to Shop and Dine in South Carolina’s Holy City

From fresh seafood towers to 100-year-old jewelry boutiques, how to support small businesses and eat local in the legendary city of Charleston.

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